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A Philadelphia high school teacher is encouraging his students to learn about elections and become poll workers this Election Day.
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A Philadelphia high school teacher is encouraging his students to learn about elections and become poll workers this Election Day.
Bucks County voters had a range of reactions to the debate, but most said it did not change who they plan to support in November.
Several voters in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, said Wednesday they think Vice President Kamala Harris won The ABC News Presidential Debate with former President Donald Trump in Philadelphia, but few said they think it will sway people's votes. (Debate footage via The ABC News Presidential Debate)
Delaware in November could elect the first openly transgender member of Congress and the state's first Black U.S. senator.
Matt Meyer won the Democratic primary election for Delaware governor. On the Republican side, Mike Ramone won the nomination.
An expert explains what voters will likely be looking for when they tune into the debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump Tuesday in Philadelphia.
As Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump prepare to debate in Philadelphia, reporter Dan Snyder takes a look at the history of presidential debates in the United States.
Reporter Dan Snyder explains the rules for the first — and possibly only — debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris Tuesday in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia-area institutions like Widener University and Temple University are hosting debate watch parties as educational opportunities for students.
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will face off tonight in their first presidential debate at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. Meanwhile, it's primary election day in Delaware.
Officials from the Philadelphia District Attorney's office and the police department on Monday shared their plans to keep voters safe and protect the right to vote on Election Day.
Hotels and restaurants in Philadelphia are hoping the debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump brings a boost for business.
When Donald Trump and Kamala Harris meet onstage in Philadelphia, they'll both know there's little debate that Pennsylvania is critical to their chances of winning the presidency.
Security experts said artificial intelligence has not been a massively disruptive force so far in the 2024 election but that could change.
Police say a man will face misdemeanor charges after he stormed into the press area at Donald Trump's rally in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, before being surrounded by authorities as the former president spoke at the campaign stop.
Chester is what climate activists call an "environmental justice community," a place where climate change and pollution disproportionately affect underserved populations.
A phishing scam is targeting Pennsylvania voters, officials say.
Early voting in Delaware started on Wednesday. Voters can now cast their ballot ahead of next month's primary.
In a deeply divided country, high school students from all walks of life attend the week-long Girls State for an exercise in democracy. Jane Pauley (a veteran of Hoosier Girls State) talks to young women engaging in mock political campaigns.
Donna A. Patterson, chair of the department of history, political science and philosophy department at Delaware State University, joins CBS News Philadelphia to discuss the historic nomination of Kamala Harris at the Democratic National Convention.
Former President Donald Trump discussed the Southern border while campaigning in Arizona Thursday. His running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, campaigned in Georgia.
During her speech at the Democratic National Convention, Vice President Kamala Harris accepted the nomination for president, shared parts of her life story and paid tribute to her mother.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Jewish leaders are speaking out after former President Donald Trump posted about Shapiro on Truth Social.
One Philadelphia-based content creator has been documenting the Democratic National Convention this week.
As Vice President Kamala Harris prepares to formally accept the Democratic nomination for president at the DNC, Philadelphia moms reflected on what the moment means for their daughters.
A Pennsylvania court has ruled that the state's constitution guarantees a right to abortion.
A grand jury indicted Luqmaan Khan, the Wilmington man accused of plotting an attack on the University of Delaware, on a gun charge.
Police at West Chester University in Pennsylvania are investigating a reported sexual assault on campus.
James R. Ludlow School was removed from the School District of Philadelphia's list of schools to close under its proposed master plan.
Philadelphia Soccer 2026 partnered with Airbnb to provide free SEPTA subway rides home for the city's FIFA World Cup matches.
A Pennsylvania court has ruled that the state's constitution guarantees a right to abortion.
A grand jury indicted Luqmaan Khan, the Wilmington man accused of plotting an attack on the University of Delaware, on a gun charge.
Police at West Chester University in Pennsylvania are investigating a reported sexual assault on campus.
James R. Ludlow School was removed from the School District of Philadelphia's list of schools to close under its proposed master plan.
Philadelphia Soccer 2026 partnered with Airbnb to provide free SEPTA subway rides home for the city's FIFA World Cup matches.
A Pennsylvania court has ruled that the state's constitution guarantees a right to abortion.
Police at West Chester University in Pennsylvania are investigating a reported sexual assault on campus.
James R. Ludlow School was removed from the School District of Philadelphia's list of schools to close under its proposed master plan.
Philadelphia Soccer 2026 partnered with Airbnb to provide free SEPTA subway rides home for the city's FIFA World Cup matches.
A splurge or shopping spree may sound tempting, but financial experts say treating your tax refund as a tool rather than a bonus can pay off long after the money is spent.
Police are reminding residents to lock their car doors and valuables after a chaotic car chase through a South Jersey neighborhood Friday night.
Cape May County authorities say pre-K teacher's aide Shaun Stebbins may have abused someone in the Woodbine School District.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Penguin Cleaners has temporarily renamed itself to Flyers Cleaners for the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
A tractor-trailer crashed into an overpass on Route 295 in Marlton, New Jersey, causing traffic to back up.
A grand jury indicted Luqmaan Khan, the Wilmington man accused of plotting an attack on the University of Delaware, on a gun charge.
One person was hospitalized after a person driving an SUV in Wilmington struck three houses and caused a natural gas leak in a crash Thursday afternoon.
Two people were found dead inside an apartment building in Wilmington, across the street from Tilton Park Thursday, sources said.
Thousands of individually packaged bags of fentanyl were found in the woods in New Castle County, Delaware, police said.
Months after a propane explosion, Refuge Nation Church in Bear, Delaware, will welcome members back this weekend.
Transplant patients participated in a Donor Dash at Penn Medicine to celebrate donors and their families.
Ordinary Philadelphians are stepping into the ring not for a title but to take on cancer in the fourth annual Liberty Bell Brawl.
An exhibit called Revolutionary Botany at the Mütter Museum explores the origins of the American pharmacy and Philly's role.
The Be Still Foundation is hosting a nationwide pickleball tournament during National Parkinson's Awareness Month.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
The warning period for the Philadelphia Parking Authority's school-zone speed camera enforcement ends on Monday, April 20.
Police said a driver ran a red light and then hit another vehicle, killing that driver and a dog at 48th and Walnut streets in Philadelphia.
A tractor-trailer crashed into an overpass on Route 295 in Marlton, New Jersey, causing traffic to back up.
The westbound lanes of Interstate 76 were temporarily blocked in Philadelphia on Tuesday morning after a dump truck caught fire.
SEPTA said a person was struck at the Girard Avenue B line station on Wednesday morning, leading to service disruptions.
Philadelphia Soccer 2026 partnered with Airbnb to provide free SEPTA subway rides home for the city's FIFA World Cup matches.
According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, A.J. Brown is likely to be traded to the New England Patriots after June 1.
The Flyers lead the series 1-0 after winning Game 1 on Saturday night.
The Philadelphia Eagles enter the 2026 NFL draft with eight selections, including four in the top 100 picks.
Michael Harris II homered and had three hits as the streaking Atlanta Braves defeated the slumping Philadelphia Phillies 4-2 to complete a three-game sweep of their NL East rivals.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Monster Jam is getting ready to take over Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field this weekend.
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia's Southeast Asian Market is back for 2026, opening April 4 and returning nearly every weekend through the end of October.
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Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Days after NJ Transit announced a controversial pricing plan for 2026 FIFA World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, Philadelphia's host committee announced a partnership to provide soccer fans a free subway ride home after games at the Linc.
Dani Hogan, the director of mission integration at the Philadelphia Zoo, joined CBS News Philadelphia on Monday morning to preview this year's ZOOtopiaries: Nature's Sculptures.
The warning period for the Philadelphia Parking Authority's school-zone speed camera enforcement program comes to an end Monday, and drivers caught speeding in several city school zones will now be hit with fines of $100 or more.
The Emergency Hotel Program in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, which launched in April 2025, provides people experiencing homelessness free shelter in a safe clean hotel.
With the average tax refund topping more than $3,300 this filing season, many Americans are facing the same question: What's the smartest way to spend it? A big splurge or shopping spree may sound tempting, but financial experts say treating that check as a tool rather than a bonus can pay off long after the money is spent.